Registration for Summer 2024 is open!
Please make sure you’re familiar with our new summer camp offerings!
Previously, we had two distinct middle school programs, Urban Cycling and MTB Development. Going forward, these will be combined into our new Adventure Riding Camp. Additionally, the camp formerly known as Adventure Riding Camp will now be aptly named Camp Cruisin’. We also are offering a new camp for San Francisco called Lil’ Cruisers, a great option for new riders! Our learn-to-ride program, Two Wheelers Club, remains unchanged!
Below is a quick overview to help you figure out which camp is best for your child:
- Adventure Riding Camp: Ages 10 – 14; High Level 5+; Advanced on- and off-road rides for avid riders who seek thrills and adventure
- Camp Cruisin: Ages 6 – 14 (riders are split into groups based on age and skill); Level 4+; A great camp for anyone who loves exploring and having fun on their bike, but isn’t a hardcore rider or thrill seeker
- Lil’ Cruisers: Ages 5 – 8; Level 3+; An easy introduction to bike camp, for up-and-coming riders who know how to ride independently on two wheels, but aren’t up for the bigger rides of Camp Cruisin’
- Two Wheelers: Ages 5 – 8; Level 1 – 2; For total beginners, learn to ride on two wheels without the assistance of training wheels, or move up from a balance bike to a pedal bike!
Summer 2024 Dates
for all SF Summer Camps:
Session 1 – June 10th
Session 2 – June 17th
Session 3 – June 24th – GIRLS ONLY WEEK!
Session 4 – July 1st – NO CAMP JULY 4TH & 5TH
Session 5 – July 8th
Session 6 – July 15th
Session 7 – July 22nd
Session 8 – July 29th
Session 9 – August 5th – GIRLS ONLY WEEK!
Session 10 – August 12th
Session 11 – August 19th
Session 12 – August 26th – 28th
ALL SF Camp hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4PM, with optional aftercare from 4PM – 5:30PM (available at an additional cost)
Discounts & Financial Aid
- Register for 3 or more weeks (weeks need not be consecutive or with the same camp): 10% discount
- Sibling enrolled during the same week: 10% discount
- Financial aid is available on a limited, first-come-first-served basis. UPDATE: All San Francisco Scholarships have already been awarded for the Summer of 2024.
Payment Plans
%50 Due at Registration, balance due 5/1
Refunds
Transfers & Changes
Changing camp sessions/programs after you’ve registered is possible if space is available. Requests to change your session must be submitted no less than four weeks prior to the start date of your currently registered session. Changing to a session/program that’s full will result in your name being placed on the wait-list in the order it was received – if space does not open in this case, no refund or credit will be provided. After May 1, changes to open summer camp sessions will be assessed a transfer fee of $40, payable before transfer is confirmed.
Friends & Siblings
We will try to accommodate friends or siblings who wish to ride together. However, for safety’s sake we need to make sure everyone is riding in the best group for their ability or that more advanced riders know that they won’t be riding to their full potential if they want to stay with a friend or sibling who’s a less skilled rider. If you’re registering along with a friend for the same week(s) and wish to ride together, please let us know.
Wait List
If your desired week(s) fills prior to your registration please proceed with the ActivityHero registration process; once you’ve filled in the information you’ll be added to the wait list. Open spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If a space becomes available we will contact you to inquire if you’re still interested in registering. If you decline or respond after 48 hours of notification you will be removed from the wait list for that particular week.
Enrollment & Attendance
We ask that every effort be made to have your child attend on the first day of the week when we review rules, get acquainted, and assess the skill level of all our riders.
Age Limits
We cannot make exceptions to our age limits.
* Schedule and events are subject to change. Minimum registration of 8 participants per week is required. Registered participants will be notified of cancellation due to insufficient registrations; a full refund will be provided. See Refunds page for refund policy for all other circumstances. A waitlist will be available once registration is full.
Sign up for the lunch option when you register for camp! The daily menu includes a sandwich, chips, organic fruit, Nature’s Valley Oats and Honey granola bar, and an organic apple juice box. The lunches will be picked up daily and waiting for your camper each morning. Please provide a reusable lunch pail/sack with your child’s name on it for the week.
- Sandwich options: Turkey, Ham and Swiss, Salami, Tuna and PB&J.
- Bread choices: Sliced Wheat, Wheat, or Gluten Free.
- Chips: Original Lay’s Potato or Original Sun Chips.
- Order Form: You’ll be asked to choose your sandwich when registering for camp. A week prior to camp, you’ll receive a “Lunch Option” email where you’ll be able to customize your sandwich, choose your chip option and select your pizza preference.
- Sorry, no substitutions available. The sandwich type you choose will be provided each day.
- Week-long option only.
- Cost: $75/week.
- We still recommend including a few snacks in your kid’s backpack. No camp eats like Wheel Kids!
All San Francisco Richmond Summer camps will be held at Rochambeau Playground.
Two Wheelers Club
Ages 5 – 8
Learn to Ride
Two Wheelers Club is for kids who want to learn to ride, improve on their fundamentals, or gain the confidence and stamina needed for adventure riding. The emphasis of TWC is obtaining the balance and coordination needed to ride on two wheels, mastering starting, stopping, and controlled forward movement, and gaining confidence in riding skills before tackling the more challenging rides of Lil’ Cruisers or Camp Cruisin’.
Once each session Two Wheeler’s Club will swim at Rossi Pool.
Two-Wheeler’s Club is a full-day camp: Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 4:00PM, with optional aftercare from 4PM – 5:30PM (available at an additional cost).
This camp is open to riders Level 1 – 2, ages 5 – 8.
Bike Requirement: Properly fitting two-wheel pedal bike with either coaster or hand brake. Child must be able to easily touch their feet to the ground while seated.
Once kids have successfully completed Two Wheelers Club they may continue their bicycling adventures by attending Lil’ Cruisers or Camp Cruisin’. When registering children age 6 to 8 in Two Wheelers, you may also register for later LC or CC weeks; however, Wheel Kids reserves the right to hold a child in Two Wheelers Club if his/her skills are not sufficient for LC or CC activities. Children age 5 are only eligible for our Two-Wheeler and Lil’ Cruiser programs.
Tuition Cost | Extended Camp |
Standard (5 day) week: $695 Week of July 4th: $420 Week of August 26th: $420 |
Standard week: $75 Single day: $25/day |
Activity Fee (Covers cost of swimming at Rossi Pool): $10/week
Lil’ Cruisers
Ages 5 – 8
For riders seeking adventure… but not THAT much adventure.
Lil’ Cruisers is designed for the little ones that are ready to explore on their bikes, but might not be up for the big rides of Camp Cruisin’.
Lil’ Cruisers will embark on adventures daily cruising the local bike trails and paths, hitting up all our favorite playgrounds, and learning cycling etiquette, hand signals, and safe biking along the way! This is a fun introduction to Wheel Kids with all the things summer camp. Come Cruise with us!
Once each session Lil’ Cruisers will swim at Rossi Pool.
Lil’ Cruisers is a full-day camp: Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 4:00PM, with optional aftercare from 4PM – 5:30PM (available at an additional cost).
This camp is open to riders Level 3+, Ages 5 – 8.
Bike Requirement: Properly fitting two-wheel pedal bike with either coaster or hand brake. Child must be able to easily touch their feet to the ground while seated.
Tuition Cost | Extended Camp |
Standard (5 day) week: $675 Week of July 4th: $405 Week of August 26th: $405 |
Standard week: $75 Single day: $25/day |
Activity Fee (Covers cost of swimming at Rossi Pool): $10/week
Camp Cruisin’
Ages 6 – 14
For everyone that loves to ride their bike and seek outdoor adventure
Camp Cruisin’ (formerly Adventure Riding Camp) will challenge and inspire your child with unique bike rides and activities in San Francisco and beyond. CC kids are exposed to a variety of bicycle-based activities – daily bike rides, riding skills instruction, bike maintenance, on- and off-street safety skills, share-the-road etiquette, wayfinding, and lots of having fun and messing around on their bikes.
One day each session offers an out-of-town field trip to an exciting local destination, while every day at CC is basically a field trip to somewhere. We’re always on the go: exploring, learning, and having fun.
Camp Cruisin’ is a full-day camp: Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 4:00PM, with optional aftercare from 4PM – 5:30PM (available at an additional cost).
This camp is open to riders Level 4 – 6 , ages 6 – 14. Riders will be split into groups based on age and skill level.
Bike Requirement: Properly fitting two-wheel pedal bike with either coaster or hand brake. Gears optional.
Each week of camp, Camp Cruisin’ and Adventure Riding Camp embark on an out of town field trip via bus:
Session 1 – Stafford Lake Bike Park (6/13)
Session 2 – Hellyer Velodrome (6/20)
Session 3 – Pacifica (6/27)
Session 4 – Stafford Lake Bike Park (7/2)
Session 5 – Hellyer Velodrome (7/11)
Session 6 – Half Moon Bay (7/18)
Session 7 – Stafford Lake Bike Park (7/24)
Session 8 – Half Moon Bay (8/1)
Session 9 – Pacifica (8/8)
Session 10 – Stafford Lake Bike Park (8/15)
Session 11 – Half Moon Bay (8/22)
Session 12 – No field trip
Tuition Cost | Extended Camp |
Standard (5 day) week: $675 Week of July 4th: $405 Week of August 26th: $405 |
Standard week: $75 Single day: $25/day |
Transportation Fee (Covers cost of field trip transportation): $50/week
Adventure Riding Camp
Ages 10 – 14
Unique Bike Rides and Activities in San Francisco and Beyond
Adventure Riding Camp, a combination of the camps formerly known as the Mountain Bike Development and Urban Riding, offers a dynamic experience for older, more experienced Riders. ARC does daily rides spanning the city streets and trails throughout San Francisco, and beyond. The goal of ARC is not only to enhance on- and off-road technical abilities, but also to emphasize the safety and enjoyment of our riders.
ARC riders will experience a broad range of riding surfaces, from city streets and multi-use paths to off-road trails and technical singletrack. Coaches will work with campers on a wide variety of skills, including safe street riding practices, pedestrian interaction, efficient climbing and descending, gearing selection and pedaling cadence, technical trail riding, obstacle avoidance, jumps/drops, bike maintenance and trail-side repair, and group riding techniques and etiquette.
Adventure Riding Camp caters to older, more experienced riders. A prerequisite for participation is a high comfort level on bikes and the necessary skills and mental focus required for big days on the bike. ARC participants can expect long/moderate or short/steep climbs, the potential for 15+ miles daily, and occasional requirements to carry bikes up/down stairs or other obstacles.
Once each Session ARC embarks on an out-of-town field trip.
Adventure Riding Camp is a full-day camp: Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 4:00PM, with optional aftercare from 4PM – 5:30PM (available at an additional cost).
This camp is open to riders Level 5+, ages 10 – 14.
Bike Requirement: Properly fitting two-wheel pedal bike appropriate for both on and off-road use. Front and rear hand brakes & gears required.
Each week of camp, Adventure Riding Camp and Camp Cruisin’ embark on an out of town field trip via bus:
Session 1 – Stafford Lake Bike Park (6/12)
Session 2 – Hellyer Velodrome (6/19)
Session 3 – Pacifica (6/26)
Session 4 – Stafford Lake Bike Park (7/2)
Session 5 – Hellyer Velodrome (7/10)
Session 6 – Half Moon Bay (7/17)
Session 7 – Stafford Lake Bike Park (7/24)
Session 8 – Half Moon Bay (7/31)
Session 9 – Pacifica (8/7)
Session 10 – Stafford Lake Bike Park (8/14)
Session 11 – Half Moon Bay (8/21)
Session 12 – No field trip
Tuition Cost | Extended Camp |
Standard (5 day) week: $675 Week of July 4th: $405 Week of August 26th: $405 |
Standard week: $75 Single day: $25/day |
Transportation Fee (Covers cost of field trip transportation): $50/week